MINIMALISM

Do you think about those endangered species or melting glaciers or local artisans when you buy something? If yes, you live Green. Do you prefer conventional over technology? If yes, you live Simple. Do you always look out for alternate ways rather than buying? If yes, you live minimally. Reduce Reuse and Recycle – 3 Rs to reduce the waste REDUCE This is the best way to help the environment by limiting the stuff entering in our House. Buy durable…

As parents, we naturally want to give our children what they want but it does not work that way because it does not ensure true happiness. To keep a balance between wants and needs for kids, we need to first model it and then expect them to learn. Messy or Cluttered is not a personality trait. It should not be. Let Kids not define them as someone who loves cluttered spaces. I understand its easier said than done. But let’s…

Did you get to hear about The Packing Party by The Minimalists? Its great for those who are moving to a new place and those who are have their Home full of stuff and no breathing space. Packing away things is one of the tips by every Minimalist to clear the clutter. Remember, the stuff you keep needs rearranging every now and then. The less it would be, less is the time spend in shuffling and cleaning the things. Start…

I was never the one who hate organizing stuff. Be it Home or Hostel, I always loved clean and clutter free spaces. Times have changed. Each member in the Family has their own wardrobe or better, each member has its own Room. But still we are short of space every time we buy something new. Organizing stuff step by step Nothing can be done overnight. Do not make it a stress affair for you and your Family. Rather, go…

Why each one of us strive to remove negative energy around us? Because it makes us feel sick, less efficient, doubt our own potential and fill us with uneasiness. But its difficult to achieve this when there is so much of negativity around. Be it on Road, at work or Online – We turn out to be intolerant and impatient people. We take no time to pass judgements, to blame others or to highlight the mistakes. What we should…

A lot has been said about Practicing Mindfulness. Intentionally choosing Minimalism over abundance is Mindfulness. When you are stationary and have the income to buy the things you want, yet choose not to; is Mindfully Minimalist. We always tend to indulge in multi-tasking as it seems like need of the hour but not every moment should be stuffed with a to-do list item. A very nice post on the same lines by my fellow Blogger- Mindful or Mind full?…

When we mention our Luxury needs, we think about buying a new and latest product, We think Consumerism. Luxuries of the past becomes necessities of the present. Luxury and Minimalism can ho hand-in-hand. You ask How when Minimalism itself means Less stuff. We all want to own Stuff but the aim here is to not own anything but best for you, for your family. When you own best, small things will also be counted in Luxury. Minimalist Luxury does not…

There is always a part of ourselves which try to cling to the past, no matter sad or happy. This is the reason we all keep sentimental things with us. We can never think about parting with them. Though, these Keepsakes are a wonderful way to reminisce but what if we don’t cherish them. We had a bag full of childhood Albums but it was never a clutter because we used to take them out whenever any relative visited…

Quitting a Job is never easy. I had been there. Those who already read my Blog must know that I quit my MNC Job long ago to settle peacefully in my Hometown. No, it was not something forced upon. It was not for anyone else but ME. It could sense that it was not the right fit for me. I needed some peace, I needed stability and most importantly I needed my Family. My priorities were different than those when…

Never in Life I took note of my belongings, how pricey they may be. Be it Jewellery or Clothes, I never made an inventory of those possessions. I have suffered to some extent in the past due to this negligence of mine. Now when Minimalism has bring this idea of documenting the items one owns, it reminds me of my past mistakes and giving me the opportunity to mend the way of living. Times when I feel we should consider…